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October 6, 2015 - Christopher Rothko joins Gary Tinterow for “Conversations with the Director” on Monday, November 16, 2015
What On Monday, November 16, 2015, Christopher Rothko—author, psychologist, and son of the artist Mark Rothko—joins Gary Tinterow, director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, for the next discussion in the ongoing “Conversations with the Director” series.Christopher Rothko, a New York native, oversees the Rothko family collections and serves as chairman of the board of the Rothko Chapel in … -
July 21, 2015 - The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Announces Chris Goins as the General Manager of Retail
HOUSTON—July 21, 2015—The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, announces the appointment of Chris Goins as the General Manager of Retail. Goins comes to the Museum with a successful sales track as store director of Tootsies flagship shop in Houston. “We are thrilled to have Chris Goins join our team,” said Gary Tinterow. “Under her expert and experienced eye, the shops will become an integral part of … -
August 25, 2014 - Monumental Bronze by Giuseppe Penone Installed at the MFAH; Recent Acquisition Anchors the Museum’s South Lawn
HOUSTON—August 25, 2014—The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, announces the acquisition of Albero folgorato (Lightning Tree) (2012) by renowned Italian artist Giuseppe Penone. Standing over 36 feet tall and cast from an oak tree that had been struck by lightning, Houston’s Albero folgoratois the third and final version of this monumental bronze sculpture, which had its internationally acclaimed debut …